In the midst of difficult times, Tennessee continues to shine through the latest statistics regarding tourism. The latest figures released last week show that tourism accounted for over $14 billion in revenue in 2008. The information also explains that nearly one percent was gained through tax revenue. Govenor Bredsen is very optimistic about the state's future by noticing its track record during the current recession. News 2 gives the details...
The state is continuing to unveil new areas of interest later this year. An added bonus, more jobs have been created through tourism in Tennessee.